As the vice president of programming and development for Food Network and Cooking Channel, Todd Weiser is charged with developing new series, specials and tentpoles, as well as overseeing current programming for both of Scripps Networks Interactive’s lifestyle food brands.

Previously, Todd served as the director of program development for Animal Planet. During his tenure with the Discovery Communications network, Todd rose from development coordinator to director. Weiser was tasked with growing Animal Planet's audience and expanding the brand in new areas. He developed such top-rated series as Finding Bigfoot, Gator Boys, North Woods Law and Too Cute!.

Prior to his TV development experience, Weiser worked at Picturehouse/Newmarket Films from 2004-07. Todd graduated from the University of Michigan with University Honors, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in both film & video studies, and economics.

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